
Working for you through COVID-19
The Irish Exporters Association (IEA) is open and working for you and your business during this challenging time. With much uncertainty, we endeavour to bring clarity. Our dedicated COVID-19 webpage is continually updated to ensure that you have up to date official guidance and information.
In addition, our weekly COVID-19/EU-UK members newsletter includes key information directly from the Government and the EU. As a member of the Government’s COVID-19 National Stakeholder group and a number of stakeholder groups, we will ensure that your business concerns and interests are communicated at the highest levels. Our working hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and our team is available for any queries you have by email or phone call.

How we can help your business
Representation & Network
We drive our members export agenda through lobbying, policy development and intervention. As a key Government stakeholder we are actively engaging on COVID-19 and closely following the ongoing Brexit trade negotiations.
Online Events
We are running a series of COVID-19 specific webinars with key stakeholders in Government and business. All of our upcoming events are delivered through webinars for your ease. Please see our calendar of events for details.
Visa & Legalisation
We facilitate business visas and legalisation of documentation through our strong working relationships with the 50+ Embassies and Consulates based in Dublin and London (where Ireland is accredited).
Education & Training
We offer our members a range of training courses on matters relating to export compliance and best practice in international trade. All our training will be delivered online for the time being.
Upcoming training & events
May 7, 2021, 09:30 am - 1 pm
Customs Training 1 (half-day)
Classification, Origin, Valuation and Customs Procedures What you will learn: Overview of…
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May 5, 2021, 11:00 - 12:00
Border-Midlands Network Group meeting
The next meeting of the Border-Midlands Network Group takes place on Wednesday…
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April 30, 2021, 9.30 - Full Day
Completing Customs Declarations 2 (Exports)
Exports, SAD and Transit Declarations The IEA Completing Customs Declarations courses are…
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April 21, 2021, 9:30 am - 1 pm
Understanding and Applying Incoterms® 2020
Incoterms® are the essential terms governing commercial contracts for international trade. Companies…
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April 13, 2021, 4 X Half-Days / 9.30 am to 1 pm
Export Diversification Series
The Export Diversification Series has been designed to train and support Irish…
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April 6, 2021, 14:30 - 15:30
Dublin Network Group meeting
The next meeting of the Dublin Group takes place on Tuesday 6th…
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March 30, 2021, 14:30 - 15:30
South-Eastern Network Group meeting
The next meeting of the South-Eastern Group takes place on Tuesday 30th…
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March 26, 2021, 09:30 am - 1 pm
Customs Training 2 (half-day)
Customs Compliance, Advanced Customs Clearance and Import/Export Procedures Learn how to manage…
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March 25, 2021, 16:00 - 17:00
Western Network Group meeting
The next meeting of the Western Network Group takes place on Thursday…
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March 19, 2021, 9.30 am - Full Day
Authorised Economic Operator Training (AEO)
This course is designed for individuals and teams employed by logistics/forwarding companies…
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March 16, 2021, 12:00 - 13:00
Southern Network Group meeting
The next meeting of the Southern Network Group takes place on Tuesday…
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March 12, 2021, 09:30 am - 1 pm
Customs Training 1 (half-day)
Classification, Origin, Valuation and Customs Procedures What you will learn: Overview…
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March 10, 2021, 9.30 am - 3 full days training
GDP Champion
Are you involved in the manufacturing, transportation or storage of pharmaceutical or…
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March 10, 2021, 11:00 - 12:00
Border Midlands Network Group meeting
The next meeting of the Border-Midlands Network Group takes place on Wednesday…
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March 9, 2021, 11:00
IEA Webinar: Trading With the UK, Product Regulatory Requirements and Implications for the Supply Chain
The IEA Export Series would like to invite you to our upcoming…
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Mon 8th March 2021
Irish Exporters Association partner with Rhenus Logistics, Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail and Fleet Transport Magazine to roll out 2021 Export Series of online events
The Irish Exporters Association (IEA) in partnership with Rhenus Logistics, Iarnród Éireann…
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Tue 23rd February 2021
Irish Exporters Association welcomes renewed and sustainability focused EU trade strategy
The Chief Executive of the Irish Exporters Association (IEA) has welcomed the…
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Thu 18th February 2021
“Further Brexit preparations needed” – Simon McKeever CEO Irish Exporters Association
The Irish Exporters Association (IEA), the leading independent representative body and voice…
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“Bimeda have been a member of the Irish Exporters Association for many years and I have found them to be very proactive when assistance is requested. They are problem solvers, hardworking, professional and know how to support companies on their export journey. I would definitely recommend joining to anyone who works in the export industry.”
Karen Cunningham, Bimeda
The Irish Export Association has been a great help to us with consular assistance, visa applications and general enquiries. We have also attended workshops and focus meetings and they have without fail been of interest, importance and primarily useful. The association gives us the opportunity to meet and support other exporters and we would highly recommend joining.
Lyn Sharkey, Sales & Marketing Director, Abcon Industrial Products Ltd
“The Irish Exporters Association has been helping Tipperary Crystal for over 30 years. Our needs have been multi demanding; relating to various exporting issues relevant to different parts of the globe – the IEA is our solution to most issues encountered. Over the years, we have developed business associates, been involved in industry partnerships and made great friends through a wider range of networking opportunities. The IEA is a real partner for businesses.”
Declan Fearon, Tipperary Crystal
“Having dealt with the Consular Services Department for the past few years, the team are an essential part for the ease at which Health Registration files for exports can be progressed and completed. Covering countries in South America, Asia and nearer, each country having a different outlook on their requirements, they offer in valuable support with their outstanding knowledge and service.”
Helen O’Shea, First Ireland Spirits
“A critical constituent of our supply chain is providing our services through a secure distribution network and companies accredited with the GDP Passport from the Irish Exporters Association play a key role in helping us maintain this security. We deal solely with companies that have the GDP Passport accreditation and always request that drivers provide their GDP Passport training card when they arrive on our site.“
John Whelan, Servier
“Being a new member to the Irish Exporters Association my initial findings are that I have found the team to be very supportive friendly and professional. The support they provide and the networking / mentoring opportunities provided to their members contacts to companies on their initial export journey is a fantastic resource. I would definitely recommend joining to anyone who works in the export industry.. The Irish Exporters Association is a great place for any Irish Exporter no matter what stage of their growth Journey they are at.”
Chris McManus, Tullamore Dew William Grant & Sons Irish Manufacturing Ltd
“I found the Customs Level 2 training course very interesting and informative – it was a morning well spent and it will definitely benefit NPP in the long run.
I feel that I got a good direction as to what preparations our company should be making and what we should expect from our suppliers in order to get our operations ready for Brexit.”
Anna Dabska, NPP
“CSafe Global are eternally grateful for the IEA’s dedication, support, and collaboration with the launch event and for helping us increase awareness of our product portfolio and capabilities in Ireland. Our launch event would definitely not have been as successful without their help. They were the ideal partner. “
Brad Jennings, VP of Global Marketing, CSafe Global